Iran warns of 'decisive' response if Israel strikes, urges U.N. action
The Hindu
Iran warns U.N. chief of "decisive and regretful" response to potential Israeli attacks, amid escalating tensions in the region.
Iran's top diplomat has warned U.N. chief Antonio Guterres that Tehran is ready for a "decisive and regretful" response if Israel attacks his country in retaliation for a missile attack.
The Islamic republic fired about 200 missiles at Israel on October 1 in revenge for the killing of two of its closest allies, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, as well as an Iranian general.
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant vowed last week that his country's retaliatory measure would be "deadly, precise and surprising".
"Iran, while making all-out efforts to protect the peace and security of the region, is fully prepared for a decisive and regretful response to any adventures" by Israel, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said during a phone call with Mr. Guterres, according to a statement from his office on Wednesday (October 16, 2024).
During the call on Tuesday (October 15, 2024) evening, Mr. Araghchi also appealed to the United Nations to use its resources "to stop the crimes and aggressions of the Israeli regime and to send humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Gaza".
Iran's top diplomat also spoke on the phone with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday (October 15, 2024), his office said.
In the call, Mr. Araghchi stressed the need to stop Israeli attacks on Lebanon, warned against any "new adventures" by its arch-foe in the region, and called for the removal of Israeli "obstacles" impeding the delivery of aid to displaced people.
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